US EditionAmelia Kerr confirmed as White Ferns captain
Amelia Kerr, with 172 international caps and key leadership experience, takes over from Sophie Devine to lead New Zealand in a multi-format series against Zimbabwe.
- This month New Zealand Cricket appointed Amelia Kerr as White Ferns captain across ODIs and T20Is, with the 25-year-old taking on full-time leadership after previously captaining in two ODIs and two T20Is, and she said, 'Growing up it was my childhood dream to represent New Zealand and to now have the opportunity to captain my country is a massive privilege.'
- Following Sophie Devine's departure after the World Cup, Kerr takes over from Devine, who retired from ODIs after the 2025 World Cup and gave up the T20I captaincy.
- Kerr's on-field record includes 3757 runs and 201 wickets, bolstering her case as player of the tournament in New Zealand's 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup win.
- New Zealand face Zimbabwe across three T20Is and three ODIs on February 25, 27, March 1, and later this month, with Kerr's full-time tenure beginning then.
- Ben Sawyer said Kerr offers continuity through to 2029, positioning her ahead of the T20 World Cup in England this summer, the T20 Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka next year, the LA Olympics, and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
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New Zealand women start new era as Amelia Kerr appointed as all-format captain
Amelia Kerr will lead the New Zealand women's team in all formats following Sophie Devine's retirement from ODIs and her decision to step down from the T20I captaincy. Kerr's first assignment as skipper will be the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe.
Amelia Kerr named New Zealand women's new all-format captain
New Zealand women's ace all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been named as the side's new all-format captain. She will be taking over in the role from Sophie Devine after she announced her retirement from ODI cricket and gave up the T20I captaincy.
Amelia Kerr named New Zealand Women's team captain
New Zealand women's team all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed the captain for all formats, taking over from veteran Sophie Devine, who retired from ODIs after the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 and gave up the T20I captaincy, according to the New Zealand Cricket website.
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